Galesburg Reporter

United Board of Education met Dec. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the United Board of Education was called to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll was called and answered by: Joel Johnson, Jill Jenks, Craig Allaman, Dan Toops, Amelia Tierney, Dana Poole and Hank Shimmin.

CLOSED SESSION A motion to enter into closed session with a return to open was made by Hank Shimmin with a second by Joel Johnson. Roll Call: Aye –, Jill Jenks, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, Dan Toops, Amelia Tierney, Dana Poole and Hank Shimmin. Nay – none.

OPEN SESSION The board reconvened open session at 5:03 p.m.

AGENDA Joel Johnson made a motion to approve the agenda with a second by Hank Shimmin. Roll Call: Aye – Jill Jenks, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, Dan Toops, Amelia Tierney, Dana Poole and Hank Shimmin. Nay – none.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Campbell spoke to the board.

WATER REPLACEMENT Mr. Whitsitt told the board that Mr. Mark Lee of Klingner and Associates will attend the January board meeting to discuss the option involving the connection to Galesburg water as a solution to the Life Safety issue present.

TAX LEVY Superintendent, Jeff Whitsitt, presented and recommended a 4.99% increase. Motion was made by Jill Jenks, and seconded by Hank Shimmin to approve the tentative tax levy as presented. Roll Call: Aye - Jill Jenks, Hank Shimmin, Craig Allaman, Dana Poole, Amelia Tierney, Dan Toops, Joel Johnson. Nay - None. Motion carried.

ABATEMENT Superintendent Whitsitt presented and discussed a resolution to abate $300,000 accrued from the 1% sales tax to be lawfully paid toward debtservice for the 2022 year, specifically toward the series 2019 General Obligation Bond series. Motion was made by Dan Toops, seconded by Joel Johnson. Roll Call: Aye - Dan Toops, Joel Johnson, Hank Shimmin, Amelia Tierney, Dana Poole, Craig Allaman, Jill Jenks.

PROPOSAL FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS Board Member Dan Toops moved to table discussion on the proposal from November until he could question the HS administration further. Hank Shimmin seconded. Voice vote - Motion carried.

SUPT. REPORT Mr. Whitsitt reported on district COVID numbers.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Joel Johnson with a second by Hank Shimmin. Roll Call: Aye – Jill Jenks, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, Dan Toops, Amelia Tierney, Dana Poole and Hank Shimmin. Nay – none.

ADJOURN Joel Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Dan Toops seconded the motion. Roll Call: Aye –Dan Toops, Hank Shimmin, Craig Allaman, Jill Jenks, Amelia Tierney, Dana Poole and Joel Johnson.. Nay – none.

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